A mountain biker and a four-wheeler unite through the love of finding joy, thrills, and solace on our shared national playgrounds

Professional skier Gus Kenworthy is using his platform to advocate for the LGBTQ community and push for inclusivity in the outdoor industry.

It sounds like a great idea. Churches have high ceilings, are centrally located, and, recently, have been falling vacant. But redesigning them to accommodate climbing routes? Not so easy.

'Between the Lines,' from filmmaker Jason Hearn, profiles ocean photographer Sacha Specker documenting his swims across the globe

For firefighters Brady Ruysschaert and Brandon Hawkins, surfing is the ultimate stress reliever

The entire chair fell from one gust of wind, which makes us feel totally safe and not at all concerned

Ida Pfeiffer sailed the oceans, trekked through jungles, and scaled peaks, becoming one of the most famous women in Europe in the early 1800s   

In the fall of 2018, the 26-year-old American missionary traveled to a remote speck of sand and jungle in the Indian Ocean, attempting to convert one of the planet's last uncontacted tribes to Christianity. The islanders killed him, and Chau was pilloried around the world as a deluded Christian supremacist who deserved to die. Alex Perry pieces together the life and death of a young adventurer driven to extremes by unshakable faith.

For decades professional bike racing has marginalized women riders and lagged behind nearly every major sport in promoting gender equality. Retired star Iris Slappendel is changing that.

The ranch​​​​​​​ of Henry's Fork, Idaho, is where anglers come to test their dry fly-fishing abilities

This week on Tree Huggers, Brad Einstein talks to some baby and fully engorged ticks about the dangers of Lyme disease

Philip Carcia hiked all of New Hampshire's 4,000-foot peaks every month for a year

Because the end of the weekend can also mean new beginnings

Here's what it takes to get yourself on top of Denali, from Salt Lake City, without a single motor

A local legend challenges a pro climber to a 64-route race

The River of Sorrows almost never flows, due to a tricky confluence of climate change and water rights, but this year was different

A few of the world's best cliff jumpers got together at Abiqua Falls, Oregon, to push their limits on the 102-foot drop

The disqualified former Tour de France winner speaks openly about doping in cycling, moving forward, and his burgeoning CBD business

When you spend months each year in the backcountry, things are bound to go wrong eventually

'Golden' spotlights eagle biologist Caitlin Davis in her natural habitat—at the top of a cliff face strapped into a harness

The city's riding scene is unique and diverse, and the best way to dodge the infamous traffic is on two wheels

Why two bombings that rocked the tiny town of Panaca, Nevada, help us understand who really owns public lands in the West

From filmmaker Mike Hopkins, 'Siblings' highlights how having a brother or sister will make you a better cyclist

After running for her life from a knife wielding attacker, Sheryl Powell disappeared on Friday, July 12. Monday, she was found alive.

Say goodbye to 'The Majestic Yosemite Hotel' and welcome back 'The Ahwahnee'

A female bow hunter and a city-dwelling rock climber learn of their shared commonality—disrupting convention in their respective sports

He's the legs, and she's the eyes. Together they're bagging peaks and working to make the outdoors more widely accessible.

From earthquakes to fires and floods, here are savings on the supplies you need to survive

Ibrahim Cetindemir was pulled off his train and detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Montana while making his way back home to North Dakota

Say Hello to the Lone Star Tick

On-the-ground info to keep you safe in the backcountry

One crazy night in Bridger-Teton National Forest with hundreds of people who just want to find the horns that elk have left behind

'A Chilcotin Hogyssey' recaps what happens when Devinci Cycles lets mountain biker Kenny Smith run wild in the mountains of British Columbia

A proposed hydropower transmission line in Maine would impact the AT, wildlife, recreation, and tourism. Is it worth it?

Stay safe in the wilderness and shave down pack weight with this customizable setup

'A Meaningful Journey' follows James Lucas, a cyclist who had the idea to develop Bristol Bike Shop while on a tour through Norway

The mountain bikers over at Yeti Cycles created an ode to the terrain and natural landscapes of the Centennial State in 'ColoRADo'

The 1,300-mile Florida National Scenic Trail soaks backpacks and drowns tents with swampy water and sweat. It is not for the feint of heat.

Lifeguards in Hawaii wake up early, have a healthy breakfast, and take time to work on their personal fitness

These days, a bad fall or hospital visit can cost you thousands of dollars. But new on-demand accident insurance for adventurers gives you backup.

'Mindless Crowd' is a reflection on humanity's relationship with its landscape and the natural world

You know that special feeling when you meet a stranger during an adventure, form a bond, vow to keep in touch—and then the whole thing fizzles out? Don’t feel alone. As Chuck Thompson explains, firefly relationships are an outdoor rite of passage, and in their own strange way, they’re magic.

The 'Out of Bounds' crew makes a stop at Jeremy Jones’s beautiful home mountain in Lake Tahoe, California

This film will leave you seeking out your next adventure—and it just might be on the shores of Hawaii

'The Kingdom' follows Sonam Phuntsho as he plants a new tree in the forest, one of more than 100,000 he's fostered throughout his life

The climber fell 80 feet from a climb in North Carolina

'The Ornithologist,' from filmmaker Jevgenij Tichonov, features Lithuanian native Marius Karlonas exploring his hometown of Merkine

After several months and thousands of miles, Outside's Taylor Gee knows what works and what doesn't

Don't miss a minute of this year's legendary race

Thinking about tackling the big thru-hike? Consider these four things first.

The harrowing story of a too-close encounter with a Canadian black bear

Forty skiers, 12 hours, more than 1,000 jumps on the first day of summer

This film reflects on how Hurricane Sandy ultimately strengthened the fellowship of this town

The country's main weather-modeling system is getting a boost

A Rubbermaid bin stocked with everything you need for camping is one of the best ways to organize your gear

This film from Osprey portrays Rafael Cletero's ultimate humility, culminating with a quote that'll be sure to give you chills

When not in faraway, exotic winter locales, Jeremy Jones calls California's Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows his home mountain resort

Hikers around the world pulled on their boots and packs and not much else

For the trail's most venerable volunteer group, retirement means hauling heavy equipment and sleeping outside for days on end

A promise of sustainability helped the bid from Cortina-Milan beat out Stockholm for the right to host the Games

The route to being a national park ranger is hardly ever a direct one, and for Jessie Snow, it definitely wasn't

'Heart Mountain Children' features a group of climbers as they summit a peak in Greenland

The Sawgrass Fire threatens Alligator Alley

Sunday's episode of 'Last Week Tonight' took a stab at fixing the mountain's overcrowding problem

For years the economy of Coos Bay, Oregon, has been relying on its forests for logging purposes, but that's changing

The Ecuadorian-Swiss climber set a blazing-fast time on North America's highest peak—besting the previous record, set by rival Kilian Jornet in 2014, by one minute

'Admissions of an Amateur Bikepacker' features cyclist Benjamin Johnson​​​​​​​ as he bikepacks through the Andes

Sea kayaker Pa Arding has suffered two traumatic injuries, but 'Looking Out' shows how she uplifts herself and those around her

For aerial athletes, it's not unusual to come across birds while in flight, like the threatened bearded vulture

The deadly 2019 climbing season prompted a worldwide demand to reform management of the world's highest peak. Is change really possible? Mark Jenkins, a veteran alpinist who reached the summit in 2012, lays down an emphatic yes.

A newly published scientific case report documents the rise (and fall) of cycling phenom Oskar Svendsen

Adjusting your pack seems like it should be simple, that is until you're struggling down the trail after not correctly dialing in the fit

Five years in, the virtual cycling and running game has acquired massive investment capital, thousands of daily players, and a professional bike-racing league. The platform has changed the way we run and ride.

Through Quiet Parks International, Gordon Hempton hopes to save the earth’s few truly natural soundscapes

New research shows just how much global warming is eating away at the glaciers on the world’s highest peaks

In 'Hike the Line,' from Corey Robinson, these hikers share an experience that's unlike any other thru-hike

John and Alyson Kirk have crushed a long list of records in the mountains. This summer, they're chasing another one.

Hopefully you don't get charged by a bear in the first place. But in a worst-case scenario, here's what to do.

Swimming in oceans and lakes can seem daunting, but these pointers from seasoned coaches and triathletes will help you build confidence and fitness in the pool before taking the plunge

Making your way over an 800-mile trail through deserts and mountains in less than 16 days is no picnic—except for those gas-station resupply stops